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SOFIA, BULGARIA – February 21, 2013 Masthead Studios, a
leading independent developer, today released several updates that
have been rolled out in their free to play online shooter GUNS and
ROBOTS. Some of the major updates include new ranking system,
global balance patch and new weapons.

The new update has replaced the old credit system with a new
updated balance system that will assist in the outcome of each
game. With this patch players will receive much more bonus credits
after battle. Some major changes and improvements in the statistics
of free robot parts have been made as well.

The improved ranking system provides players with several
different ranks that are shown with funny little icons at the
beginning of each battle. It tracks the number of battles and the
damage output each player has made during their performance in the
game. This new ranking system brings an additional level of
enjoyment and involvement.

The game features some new weapons for quick and intense
matches. The team have added a cheap weapon called “The
Stingray“. The Stingray is one of the weapons that launches
electro-tip darts at your opponent that will shock and
short-circuit his systems.

GUNS and ROBOTS is a free-to-play online shooter in which
players assemble funny looking, yet deadly robots. The game blends
fun, inventive character design and deep customization
features. Players are provided with exciting situations
during variety of maps. The incredible battle mechanics combined
with funny looking robots add a whole new perspective to the
genre.

Customizable features. In GUNS and ROBOTS, the robots come in
three module classes based on players' assembly and unlimited
options for character customization.

Pinpoint enemies with multiple weapons simultaneously. Wide
variety of potential combinations per weapon allow players to fine
– tune their arsenal according to their game play
preferences.

Enjoyable and extremely funny online arenas where you literally
blast your way through. The game provides players with thrilling
assortment of maps to explore and dominate. There are fun,
breakable objects to shoot at all over the maps.

Adrenaline-pumping game play. The different maps add fine
mixture of thrill, speed and action to the game play.

Dynamic combat experience. Players can choose to line up for
high-level real-time combat.

Custom designed arena to test the look, movements and weapons of
each robot configuration. BIG or Burn-In Garage provides each
players the option to build their character from scratch to the
ultimate killing machine and test their shooting skills while
assembling their robot.

About Masthead Studios

Masthead Studios is an independent game development studio
focusing on innovative and quality games bringing to its fans
enjoyable entertainment experience. The company was founded in 2005
The primary goal of the studio is making high quality, original and
fun games for various platforms. The team consists of small, but
highly experienced and dedicated talents with fresh ideas. The
headquarters of Masthead Studios are in the emerging technology hub
of Sofia, Bulgaria. For more information please visit
www.mastheadstudios.com